UNDERGRADUATE CEREMONYSunday, May 17, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.

The main university-wide ceremony to formally confer all bachelor's degrees.Undergraduate students check in to assembly area tents by 9:00 a.m.

Location: outdoors on the Entry Plaza LawnTickets are not required for guests.
Duration: ~1 hour 20 minutes.
This ceremony will occur outdoors, rain or shine, please dress appropriately.
Due to the size of the graduating class, individual students will not cross the stage or have their names read - students will be recognized in groups by school or college.Maximum of 10 guests per student.
Students: RSVP via MyUAlbany.

Students & Families - be sure to check your official albany.edu email and this website regularly for updates on important deadlines and other commencement related information.

Future Commencement ceremony dates:

"Graduation" is the academic process of completing your degree to receive your diploma.

"Commencement" is the ceremony to celebrate the completion of your degree - to now commence/begin the next chapter in your 'life-long' learning.

"Regalia" is the proper term for your distinctive academic clothing/robes (informally called 'cap & gown') which is worn at the Commencement Ceremony to signify your degree. Faculty members wear academic regalia as well, the colors and style of the regalia indicate a specific college or university.

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